Carnival will affect the operation of public services in Alto Tietê, with municipal offices closed on Monday and Tuesday and resuming on Wednesday with limited hours.
The Carnival holiday introduces significant changes to public service operations across Alto Tietê. Municipal offices will be closed on Monday (February 16) and Tuesday (February 17), with most services resuming on Ash Wednesday (February 18), often with adjusted hours. During this period, administrative services will be halted, but essential services such as emergency health care, security, waste collection, and inspections will continue to operate on a standby basis.
In individual cities like Arujá, local governments have announced specific changes in workflow due to Carnival. The city’s municipal office will suspend services to the public while only essential services remain functioning. This practice is common during festivals in Brazil, where a significant part of the population engages in festivities, prompting adjustments in government and public service hours.
As a result, citizens are advised to check how various services, such as 'Poupatempo' (a government service center) and shopping centers, will operate under these special schedules. While some leisure and commercial spaces may adjust their hours to accommodate the festive season, crucial public safety and health services will remain accessible, ensuring that essential needs are met throughout the celebration.
